Total births
1,810
Boys' name · since 1913
Jc
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 1,810 babies named Jc, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6860
- among boys today
- 1,810
- born since 1913
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Jc currently ranks #6860 among boys' names in America, with 1,810 babies recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jc has been recorded 1,810 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #6860 nationally and more common than 52% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #6860 among boys today
- 1,810 born since 1913
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jc is currently the #6860 boys' name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 1,810 born since 1913, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6860
- among boys today
- 1,810
- born since 1913
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Jc vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6860
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Jc was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
57 babies were named Jc in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Jc compares
1,810 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jc's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jc | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,810 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jc's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jc's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jc at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,860
Active since
1913
Jc popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Jc popularity over time - girls
37 total births recorded since 1991 (Jc as girls' name)
Jc by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jc's strongest decade.
373 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Jc births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 63
1910s
63 births
- 1920s
1920s
192 births
- 1930s 76
1930s
76 births
- 1940s 58
1940s
58 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 74
1960s
74 births
- 1970s 137
1970s
137 births
- 1980s
1980s
192 births
- 1990s
1990s
265 births
- 2000s
2000s
373 births
- 2010s
2010s
261 births
- 2020s 103
2020s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 373 births (21% of all-time use).
How Jc compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jc's total volume
Jc vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jc by state
Where Jc concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 152 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 147 | 8.1% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 13 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Jc's total US births 8.4%
Even split
152 of 1,810 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jc? ▼
1,810 babies have been named Jc since 1913. It currently ranks #6860 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 57 births.
When was Jc most popular? ▼
Jc was most popular in the 2000s decade with 373 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Jc most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jc are Texas (152 births), California (147 births), Oklahoma (13 births).
How long has the name Jc been used? ▼
Jc has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 113 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jc? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jceon, Jcion, Jceion, Jcyon, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jc's data
- Jc's decade-level peak was the 2000s (373 total births); usage has since declined to 103 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jcs (152 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jc
Nearby Names Like Jc
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jc
Jceon Boy
#13539 239 births
Jcion Boy
65 births
Jceion Boy
19 births
Jcyon Boy
11 births
Jceyon Boy
6 births
Compare Jc side by side: Jc vs Jceon Jc vs Jcion Jc vs Jceion
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jc
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2,481 births · Peak 1989
Rutledge #6861
324 births · Peak 2014
Daymon #6858
1,723 births · Peak 1998
Kerwin #6862
2,470 births · Peak 1959
Alban #6857
1,000 births · Peak 2012
Riccardo #6863
1,576 births · Peak 1979
Torrence #6856
3,204 births · Peak 1973
Renaldo #6864
2,879 births · Peak 1982
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jc: #6860 Boys' Name - 1,810 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jc. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jc draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.